Best Dermatologists in Brooklyn, NY
The 10 dermatologists in Brooklyn on this shortlist have earned a combined 11,280 Google reviews and hold a 4.5-star average across the group. That volume of real patient feedback is the clearest signal available that these practices consistently show up and deliver. Every position reflects live Google Maps standing, so the ranking updates as reputations shift. Request a free quote in one step and up to 3 of these top-rated Brooklyn practices will respond directly to you.
Get Free QuotesTop 10 Dermatologists in Brooklyn, NY (October 2026)
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Biggest move since our last check: SINY Dermatology - Park Slope climbed 2 places.
The Dermatology Specialists - Downtown Brooklyn
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The Dermatology Specialists - Crown Heights
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The Dermatology Specialists - South Slope
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SINY Dermatology - Park Slope
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The Dermatology Specialists - Sunset Park
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The Dermatology Specialists - Mill Basin
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The Dermatology Specialists-Brooklyn College
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The Dermatology Specialists - Flatbush
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The Dermatology Specialists - Bushwick
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The Dermatology Specialists - Cobble Hill
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Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps and change over time; this page reflects the most recent sync (October 2, 2026).
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What does a dermatologist cost?
What moves the price
- Medical visits (skin checks, acne, biopsies) usually run through insurance; cosmetic work (Botox, fillers, most lasers) is always out of pocket.
- Injectables are priced per unit or per syringe, and the total depends on how many areas you treat.
- Laser treatments are sold as packages of sessions; the per-session price drops but the commitment grows.
- Who performs the treatment: physician time costs more than a nurse injector under supervision.
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What dermatologists in Brooklyn, NY actually do
Practices differ more than their websites suggest. Some are medical first and bill insurance, some are cosmetic and do not, and not all of them perform Mohs surgery or own the device you came in for. Here is what each treatment involves, including the downtime most sites are vague about.
The reason a dermatologist is a physician. Usually billed to medical insurance, unlike everything below.
Full-body skin exam
A head-to-toe check for anything that has changed, which is how skin cancer is caught while it is still small.
Ask the practice whether they do their own pathology or send samples out, because that affects how quickly you get results if anything is removed on the same visit. Confirm your insurance covers the appointment before you arrive, and bring a list of any spots you want the doctor to look at specifically.
Ask about. Whether the physician performs the exam themselves, and how quickly they can see you if something needs a closer look.
Worth knowing. Usually billed to medical insurance rather than treated as cosmetic, so confirm coverage when you book.
Biopsy of a suspicious spot
Removing a small sample so a pathologist can say what something actually is.
Ask before your appointment whether the practice handles pathology in-house or sends samples to an outside lab, since that determines whether your results come back in days or closer to two weeks. If you have a spot that concerns you, ask when you call whether they can assess and biopsy on the same visit to avoid a second trip.
Ask about. Whether pathology is read in house or sent out, since that is what decides how long you wait for an answer.
Worth knowing. A dermatologist who takes a biopsy on the same visit saves you a second appointment and a second wait.
Mohs surgery
Removing skin cancer layer by layer, checking each one under a microscope before going further, which spares the most healthy tissue.
Not every dermatology practice performs Mohs on site, so ask directly when you call rather than assuming. If they refer it out, ask which surgeon they work with and how quickly you can get scheduled. Plan your day around a half-day commitment at minimum, and ask what post-procedure wound care will look like before you leave.
Ask about. Whether the surgeon is fellowship trained in Mohs, and who performs the repair afterwards.
Worth knowing. Not every dermatology practice offers Mohs. Many refer it out, which is normal and worth knowing before you book.
General medical dermatology
The everyday medical side of the specialty, from prescriptions to ongoing management, as opposed to cosmetic work.
Before booking, confirm the practice accepts your insurance for medical visits, since some offices operate as cosmetic-only and do not bill insurance at all. Ask whether your concern, whether it is a prescription renewal, a chronic condition or a new symptom, can be handled at a standard appointment or requires a separate consultation.
Ask about. Whether the practice takes your insurance for medical visits, since some cosmetic-focused clinics do not.
Worth knowing. A practice can be excellent at cosmetic work and not take medical insurance at all. They are different businesses under one roof.
Botox, Dysport and Xeomin
Softening lines that come from movement, most often forehead, frown and crow's feet.
Ask who will actually hold the needle, whether that is the physician or a supervised injector, before you book rather than after you arrive. Request to see before-and-after photos of their own patients, not manufacturer imagery. Remember that results take about two weeks to settle, so give it that time before drawing any conclusions.
Ask about. Who injects, and if it is not the physician, who supervises and whether they are on site.
Worth knowing. Results build over about two weeks, so judging it the next day is judging it too early.
Juvederm, Restylane and other HA fillers
Adding volume where it has been lost, or shaping lips, cheeks and the area under the eyes.
Ask for the total cost across all the areas you want treated, not just the per-syringe price, so there are no surprises at checkout. If you are new to fillers, ask whether hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved if you are unhappy with the result. Also ask to see photos of their patients with a similar starting point to yours.
Ask about. Which product they are using and why, since the filler chosen for cheeks is not the one for tear troughs.
Worth knowing. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if you dislike the result, which is a real advantage over permanent products.
Sculptra and collagen stimulators
Building volume gradually by prompting your own collagen, rather than filling immediately.
Be direct with your provider about your timeline. Because Sculptra and similar products build volume gradually over a series of sessions, the results develop over months rather than days. Ask how many sessions are typically needed and what the daily massage routine involves in the first week, so you go in with realistic expectations.
Ask about. How many sessions are planned and what the total cost is, since this is priced as a course rather than a single visit.
Worth knowing. It works slowly on purpose. If you want to see a change tomorrow, this is the wrong product.
Kybella
Reducing fullness under the chin by breaking down fat in that specific area.
Ask the practice to walk you through the swelling timeline honestly, because a week or more of visible swelling under the chin is the part most people underestimate. Ask how many sessions they typically recommend before seeing a final result, and find out what the plan is if swelling is more significant than expected.
Ask about. How many sessions they expect and what the swelling looks like in week one.
Worth knowing. The downtime is the honest objection here, and any clinic that describes it as a lunchtime treatment is glossing over it.
CO2 ablative resurfacing
The most aggressive resurfacing option, used for deeper lines, texture and sun damage.
Ask the practice exactly how long you should plan to stay out of the sun after treatment and what your skin will look like day by day during healing. Make sure you understand who will perform the treatment and that a physician is on site. This is the most aggressive resurfacing option available, so ask what their protocol is if healing does not go as expected.
Ask about. Who operates the laser, whether the physician is present, and what the aftercare actually requires.
Worth knowing. Strict sun avoidance afterwards is not optional, and it is what most often goes wrong with this treatment.
Fraxel and fractional non-ablative lasers
Improving texture, tone and sun damage with far less downtime than ablative resurfacing.
Because Brooklyn summers bring real sun exposure, most practices schedule fractional laser treatments in the fall and winter when healing is easier to protect. Ask the office what sun avoidance looks like in the weeks after your session, and whether the dry winter air affects how your skin recovers between the three to five sessions in a typical course.
Ask about. Which specific device they use, since Fraxel is a brand and the settings matter more than the name.
Worth knowing. The middle option: more than IPL, much less than CO2, and the one most people are actually looking for.
IPL and photofacials
Evening out brown spots and redness from sun exposure, across the face, chest and hands.
Brooklyn's summer sun makes fall and winter the smarter window for IPL, since the treatment requires strict sun avoidance during the weeks after each session. Before booking, tell the practice your skin tone and ask whether IPL is appropriate for it, because the treatment carries real risk on darker skin types and a good practice raises this before you do.
Ask about. Whether IPL is appropriate for your skin tone, because it is not safe on all of them.
Worth knowing. IPL carries real risk on darker skin types. A practice that asks about your skin type before booking is doing it right.
Nd:YAG and vascular lasers
Treating visible vessels, redness and some pigment, and used for laser hair removal.
Ask the practice whether Nd:YAG is the right choice for your skin tone, since it is often selected specifically because it performs more predictably across a wider range of skin types than IPL. Find out how many sessions are typically needed for your concern and how far apart they are spaced.
Ask about. Whether the operator is trained for your skin type, since these devices are where burns happen when they are not.
Worth knowing. Safer across darker skin tones than IPL, which is often the reason it is chosen.
Picosecond lasers for tattoo removal
Breaking up tattoo ink, and also used for stubborn pigment.
Ask the practice to look at your specific ink colors and give you an honest session estimate, since multicolor and older tattoos often need more than six sessions. Find out what aftercare looks like for the week following each appointment, and ask directly whether they have experience with ink similar to yours.
Ask about. How many sessions they estimate for your ink colours, because greens and light blues are the difficult ones.
Worth knowing. Nobody can promise complete removal. Colour, depth and age of the tattoo all decide the outcome.
Microneedling with radiofrequency
Tightening and improving texture using needles plus heat, on a wider range of skin tones than most lasers.
Ask the practice whether RF microneedling is appropriate for your skin tone, since it is one of the few resurfacing options considered suitable across all skin types. Find out who performs the treatment and confirm that a physician is on site. Ask what the redness and swelling typically look like on days two through four so you can plan around it.
Ask about. Whether it is done by the physician or a delegated provider, and what depth settings they use.
Worth knowing. One of the few resurfacing options generally considered appropriate across all skin types.
The questions worth asking, and the two you can check yourself
Who is legally allowed to inject or operate a laser differs by state and changes over time, so the honest thing a directory can offer is the questions rather than the rules. A good practice answers all six without hesitating.
Who will actually perform the treatment?
At many practices a nurse, physician assistant or aesthetician performs injectables and laser work under a physician's delegation. That can be perfectly good care, but you should know before you are in the chair rather than after.
Will a physician be on site while it is done?
On-site supervision requirements differ by state and by procedure. Asking the question tells you both the answer and how comfortable the practice is being asked.
Is the physician board certified in dermatology?
Any licensed physician may legally call themselves a skin or cosmetic specialist. Board certification through the American Board of Dermatology is the specific credential, and it can be verified for free.
Check board certification (ABMS Certification Matters)Is the license active, with no board actions?
Every physician is licensed by a state medical board, and the boards' national lookup shows the license and any actions taken against it. It is free and takes a minute, and it is the one check a practice cannot answer for you.
Look up a doctor's license (DocInfo)What happens if something goes wrong, and who handles it?
Filler occlusions and laser burns are rare but real, and they are time-critical. The answer should be a named physician and a same-day route to them, not a voicemail box.
Is this device appropriate for my skin type?
Several light-based devices carry real risk of burns or pigment change on darker skin. A practice that raises this before you do is one that has thought about it.
What is the total cost, including the sessions after this one?
Injectables are quoted per unit and devices are often sold as a course. The number that matters is the whole plan, not the first appointment.
General information about what these treatments involve, not medical advice, and not a statement of what any state permits. Verify board certification with the American Board of Dermatology and check scope-of-practice rules with your state medical board.
When to book a dermatologist in Brooklyn
Spring
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and screening demand spikes; book annual skin checks ahead of it.
Summer
Most laser and peel treatments need sun avoidance afterward, so summer is consult season, not treatment season.
Fall
The start of laser and resurfacing season: less sun exposure means safer healing, and offices book up fast.
Winter
Peak cosmetic season, plus December FSA dollars expiring; injectable appointments before holidays fill weeks out.
How to choose a dermatologist in Brooklyn
The Dermatology Specialists - Mill Basin carries a 4.9-star rating across 616 reviews, while The Dermatology Specialists - Downtown Brooklyn sits at 4.4 stars but has earned that across 2,507 reviews. A near-perfect score on fewer reviews and a slightly lower score on a much larger sample tell you different things, and weighing both together gives you a more complete picture than either number alone.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is Mohs surgery?
Mohs surgery removes skin cancer one thin layer at a time. After each layer comes off, it is checked under a microscope on the spot before any more tissue is taken. That same-day reading is what makes it so precise. Plan on spending a half day at the office, and expect stitches and a healing period of two to four weeks.
How can I look up a dermatologist's license in Brooklyn?
A medical license alone does not make someone a dermatologist. The specific credential to look for is board certification through the American Board of Dermatology, which you can verify free at certificationmatters.org, linked on this page. You can also pull a physician's state license and check for any disciplinary actions through the public medical board lookup, also linked here.
Does insurance cover a dermatologist visit?
Medical visits like skin checks, biopsies and prescription management are usually billed to your health insurance. Cosmetic treatments are always out of pocket. Injectables are priced per unit or per syringe, so ask for the total across all the areas you want treated before agreeing to anything. Laser and device treatments are typically sold as a course of sessions.
What happens at a skin check?
A full-body skin exam is a head-to-toe look at everything on your skin, and it typically takes 15 to 30 minutes. There is no single screening schedule that applies to everyone. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found the evidence insufficient to recommend routine screening for adults without symptoms, so how often you should go is a conversation based on your personal risk history, and your dermatologist is the right person to answer it.
Can a dermatologist remove a tattoo completely?
Picosecond lasers break tattoo ink into smaller particles, but complete removal cannot be promised. Color, ink depth and the age of the tattoo all shape the outcome. Expect six to ten or more sessions spaced six to eight weeks apart, with blistering and scabbing lasting about a week after each one. Ask the practice what results look like for your specific ink colors.